En Boca To Arrive in Harvard Square

(BOSTON, MA) Late August 2016, Peter Sarmanian and Bill Goodwin of Classic Restaurant Concepts, the restaurateurs behind the popular Irish restaurants & pubs The Asgard, located in Cambridges Central Square, and The Kinsale located in Government Center (www.classicirish.com), will open their third concept, En Boca (www.enbocacambridge.com) in the heart of Harvard Square.

Located at 8 Holyoke Street in Cambridge, MA, En Boca is a 132 seat Mediterranean-inspired wine bar serving fresh, locally sourced small plates and sharable dishes cultivated from the farm, land and sea. Occupying the space that was once Sandrines bistro, the new dcor offers a mid-century meets modern feel complete with features plush booths, rich woodwork and custom art fixtures.

Heading the kitchen is executive chef Devin Broo whose vast experience most recently includes working under legendary chef Daniel Boloud at Bar Boloud Boston and Daniel, the renowned, fine dining three-star Michelin restaurant.

Finding inspiration from Turkey, Lebanon, Spain, Morocco and the Middle East, En Bocas menu reflects creative takes on traditional tapas and is divided by source with options from the farm, such as baked farm egg with chorizo dressing and spoonbread, and the land, including Berkshire pork belly zucchini and wood grilled hanger with vidalia onion, bone marrow and salsa verde. By sea guests will find bacalou croquettes with lemon aioli and malt vinegar, and stuffed baby squid with pine nut, olive oil and balsamic, while the garden offers patatas bravas with aioli, tomato and sweet pepper, and byrek, a savory spinach pie. Broos menu also has small bites such as padron peppers blistered with romesco crumb and pintxo crispy chicken skin and larger shareable plates, aged meats and a rotating selection of farmstead cheeses.

At the 17 seat bar, En Boca will pour 12 globally sourced wines from its Enomatic fine wine preservation system, craft beers on tap and seasonal craft cocktails. The restaurant also hosts an intimate 36-seat private dining room that is available for all occasions.

En Boca is located at 8 Holyoke Street in Cambridge and hours of operation will be Sunday-Saturday from 5PM-1AM. En Boca will also open for weekday lunch and weekend brunch later in the fall. For more information call 857-259-6321 or visit www.enbocacambridge.com.


ABOUT CLASSIC RESTAURANT CONCEPTS:
Founded in 1997 by partners Peter Sarmanian, Bill Goodwin and Burton Skip Sack, Classic Restaurant Concepts is dedicated to serving Greater Boston with three unique restaurant concepts. In 1998, the group opened The Kinsale, an Irish pub and restaurant in Bostons Government Center. Designed and built entirely in Ireland, the restaurant and pubs beautiful, intimate interior features Celtic motifs and fine Irish craftsmanship from floor to ceiling. The Kinsale is open for lunch, dinner, late night service and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Their extensive menu features Irish classics such as Bangers N Mash, Pot Pies and Beef and Guinness Stew, as well as lighter, new American fare including burgers, sandwiches, salads and pub fare. The Kinsale also offers entertainment weekly including karaoke, trivia night and live music, and is available for private and semi-private parties of all sizes. The Kinsale is located at 2 Center Plaza, Boston, MA 02108.

The groups second restaurant, The Asgard is located in Cambridges Central Square. Like its sister restaurant, The Asgard is an Irish-inspired pub and restaurant that was designed entirely in Ireland and local artists help put the finishing touches to create the truly one-of-a-kind bar and restaurant. Guests will find ample tables, sofas and chairs to accommodate groups of all sizes, and the 5700 square foot space boasts two hand-crafted communal tables perfect for enjoying a pint while taking in the live music and weekly entertainment. The eclectic, casual menu boasts local ingredients and reasonable pricesoffering everything from traditional Irish pub fare to dishes with an international twist. The Asgard hosts a lively after work crowd, serving over 50+ varieties of local and award winning micro brews, and serves lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The Asgard is located at 350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139. For more information on The Kinsale and The Asgard please visit www.classicirish.com

En Boca, the latest endeavor by Classic Restaurant Concepts, opened in Cambridges Harvard Square in 2016. The Mediterranean-inspired wine bar and restaurant is led by Executive Chef Devin Broo whose menu is comprised of a variety of seasonally-inspired small plates. Guests will find everything from farmstead cheeses to locally sourced vegetables, seafood and aged meats all of which can be enjoyed in the restaurants bar & lounge, main dining room or the large downstairs private dining room. As with all of the groups restaurants, diners will feel like theyve travelled overseas with its mid-century classic meets modern atmosphere that appropriately reflects its unique take on Mediterranean cuisine. Succeeding The Asgard Irish Pub & Restaurant, this is Classic Restaurant Concepts second dining establishment in Cambridge. En Boca is open for dinner and drinks seven days a week and will be open for lunch in fall 2016. En Boca is located at 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge, MA 02138. For more information please visit www.enbocacambridge.com.